Machines

[quote name='Bassnut62' timestamp='1471813077' post='3116125'] Absolutely awesome loan score from your Dad. I have exact same early 90s ST54 MIJ. Great guitar as good as any USA Strat; but I did find pups were a little anonymous, even tho US Custom Shop. I replaced mine with Lindy Fralin Vintage Hot pups and now this is my fave guitar. It has funkiest sound on the planet and has a kick too. [/quote] I agree, his other Strats are generally high spec pickups (Texas Hot Rods or Noiseless etc) so this is a bit weedy in comparison. I'd rather leave this as it is spec wise (as it's a very good exampl eof a period correct instrument) but perhaps just steal something else from him. That SRV Strat of his has been in the case for 6 months...

Nice. It won't disappoint you.

[quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1471562263' post='3114105'] Didn't Flea's own brand Flea bass, have QC issues? Could be the way he likes them [size=4] [/size] [/quote] It's certainly how Fender likes it. Low QA time means more profit margin per instrument. These issues simply wouldn't be accepted by distributors or buyers but the association to Flea and them selling out so quickly is covering it.

They're far from cheap. They seem to be top quality but I wouldn't pay that much when the Skylines have the same pickups and are Plek'd in the US anyway for a less than half of the price. You aren't getting over 2 x the bass here.

Some are neckthrough http://www.richtonemusic.co.uk/products/ibanez_sr1400_t-vnf-yibanez34924.asp

All I know is every bass I've had with a good B has been 35" or more. The BTB is 35" and beats the Lakland any day.

It's meant to sound like an MOT and imply reliability and responsible ownership.

This is as close as I could get but not 35" http://www.warwick.de/en/Warwick---Products--Instruments--Customshop--Basic-Bass-Models--Signature-Models--P-Nut-III-Signature--5-string--Pictures.html

There is no real point of perfection. The fun is in the chase etc. I've recently bought something that filled a gap I created in my own mind and all gaps are filled now, won't stop me thinking of something else I don't need when I listen to a new band etc.

I generally use my B3 as a headphone preamp/drum machine/looper for home practice and had it 3 years. I'll use it for recording too once I sort myself out.

Ok first off I couldn't be bothered to cart them all downstairs. The ATK and RBX wouldn't fit either. My second point is I did not choose the pattern on the linen. That is all. [attachment=224702:IMG_20160726_215243.jpg]

Update - I showed it to my Dad yesterday who is a guitar collector (can't play much now due to arthritis). He asked me how a cheap far east bass could cost so much and no pro players would use one. Then I showed him a pic of Dave Swift playing the exact same model

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1469808793' post='3101261'] Upset you couldn't get one? [/quote] I actually just laughed out loud. I'm not onboard the hype train I'm afraid.

But there are people like this who are real, that's the real tragedy.

I was going to read the T&Cs, then remembered I wrote them lol

[quote name='charic' timestamp='1469798270' post='3101134'] Unapproved the last few comments as we don't allow valuations on the site I'm afraid [/quote] When people sell their basses are they not putting a valuation on it?

fad noun an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, especially one that is short-lived; a craze. "some regard green politics as no more than the latest fad"

[quote name='wishface' timestamp='1469740390' post='3100831'] What? [/quote] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

[quote name='wishface' timestamp='1469733034' post='3100770'] Not sure what you're referring to. The Yamaha bass was local. [/quote] Ok I get it now. You're trolling us.

If you can't get what you want locally then you're going to have to buy online and return if you don't like it. You are entitled to under the Distance Selling Act.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1469688325' post='3100257'] For all you patient souls who have tried and are very obviously becoming frustrated, perhaps it's time to give it up. [/quote] No, I feel morally obliged to advise the OP on his errors.

[quote name='wishface' timestamp='1469659341' post='3100198'] You can't possible guarantee what a bass would sell for second hand so you need to stop with that. You also need to stop with accusations of time wasting. This is getting nasty and I will not tolerate this. Nor will I tolerate questions about my age. If people can't be civil....well, there's the door. [/quote] Wow you're very sensitive aren't you. Where exactly did I query your age ? I can't guarantee anything of course but you asked for opinions. I've been playing 15 years and gone through over 30 basses. I was also a site admin here for 6 years and moderated the For Sale forum, so know very well what will sell again and how much it's worth. P.s. isn't it past your bed time ?!